Embark on an epic journey through the turbulent waters of history in "The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend."
Step into the boots of the legendary pirate Cheng Shih as you explore moonlit cabins, climb rigging, outsmart adversaries, and exercise your wit to seize control of the fleet.
Celebrated for its cinematic narrative and historical environments, this non-combat game has earned critical acclaim, winning the Tribeca Storyscapes Award (2023) & the Raindance Discovery Award (2021).
Experience a captivating performance from Hollywood actress Lucy Liu, who brings Cheng Shih's character to life, under the direction of critically acclaimed filmmaker and creative director Eloise Singer.
Are you ready to embark on an adventure and turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!
Now available on Meta Quest 2 & 3, and PCVR
The Pirate Queen tells the story of Cheng Shih, the widow of Cheng Yat, leader of the Red Flag pirate fleet who dominated the South China Sea in the 1800s.
When Cheng Yat dies, the Red Flag Fleet is plunged into turmoil as Kwok Po Dai, leader of rival Black Flag pirate fleet, threatens to take over as successor.
Embark on a journey from humble beginnings to the helm of the infamous Red Flag Fleet. Navigate through the trials and tribulations of the night Cheng Shih rose to power.
The game takes place on the night of succession, where the Pirate Council is set to determine a new Captain. Players take on the role of Cheng Shih and must tackle a series of challenges, from rowing and climbing to dodging swinging sandbags and outsmarting Kwok Po Dai, in order to ultimately become the new fleet leader.
Climb aboard and prepare to set sail on a journey of discovery, resilience, and power as The Pirate Queen.
“Games like The Pirate Queen are the future of education.”
— Nick Sutrich, Android Central
“A Legend Worth Telling.”
— Philip Watson, CGMagazine,
“Epic VR experience.”
— Chris Castellino, Cheddar
“Take a moment to listen to Lucy Liu’s brilliant narration of the tale. If you do, I promise you will learn something you’ve never known.”
— Nick Sutrich, Android Central
“Lucy is a formidable talent, her performance as the voice of the Pirate Queen is truly incredible.” said director, Eloise Singer.
“It was a pleasure working with her to bring the character to life, her ability to convey depth and nuance into the character have added layers of complexity to Cheng Shih’s personality, making the Pirate Queen a truly compelling and memorable character.”
“I’m really excited to be working alongside Eloise to bring new life to a forgotten story about Cheng Shih – a fascinating woman, who with incredible resilience and tenacity, became a powerful pirate leader during the Qing Dynasty,” said Lucy Liu.
”This project marks the first time I embody a character through immersive storytelling and I’m honored to join forces with Singer Studios to share this historical narrative with a potentially new and expanded audience.”
“It is clear that The Pirate Queen was not just a job to them, but a way to inspire empowerment in others and promote women in a noticeably male-dominated industry.”
— Ezekiel Hall, FandomWire
“Bringing this captivating chapter of South China Sea history to a broader audience is an incredibly exhilarating opportunity.”
— Xintiang Wang, Asam News
The Pirate Queen “focuses entirely on the female lead character, and her struggles, creating a “whole new genre” for pirates in the entertainment space.”
— Nick Sutrich, Android Central
“The director of The Pirate Queen and founder of the studio, Eloise Singer, is an award-winning filmmaker who does an exceptional job in her direction.”
— Ezekeil Hall, FandomWire
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